common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Maroon-purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
watering
Common hyacinths should be watered to keep the soil evenly moist. Water regularly during periods of active growth, and only enough to keep the soil from drying out. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, but water thoroughly when needed. During winter, water sparingly and if necessary, water no more than once a month.
sunlight
Common hyacinths should be grown in full sun or partial shade locations. When grown in full sun, provide the plant with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day during the peak growing season. If grown in partial shade, provide the plant with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day during the peak growing season.
pruning
Common hyacinths should be pruned in late winter to early spring, after flowering has finished. To prune for shape and size, remove about 1-third of the lower growth at soil level. Pruning at the base of the plant will also encourage new blooming shoots. Deadheading spent flowers by clipping or pinching them off will also help encourage new blooms and maintain a neat appearance. To keep the plant from getting too large, top prune it back in mid summer. Trim the top part of the spike and leave about 1-third of the previous year’s growth before the blooming season begins again.
